Video of suspect in S.F. killing

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Police released surveillance video Wednesday of a man they believe stabbed a San Francisco woman to death in her Tenderloin apartment in October.

Investigators asked for the public’s help in identifying the clean-shaven man in the images.

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The victim, Elia Cruz. Photo courtesy of SFPD.

The man was last seen walking with Elia Cruz to her apartment on the 400 block of Eddy Street on Oct. 21.

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The suspect

Cruz was found stabbed to death in her apartment at about 1:51 a.m. Oct. 21, when police responded to reports of a disturbance.

Police are not releasing a possible motive behind the attack, said police spokesman Officer Albie Esparza.

The man of unknown race is between the ages of 26 to 35 years old and between 5-foot-9 and 6-foot-2. He had long hair parted in the middle that was held back in several braids or ponytails.

Anyone with information should call Sgt. Kyra Delaney or Inspector John Miller of the Police Department’s homicide detail at (415) 553-1145, the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip TIP411 with “SFPD” in the message.